Chairman and President

Mike Thompson is the Chairman and President of the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy, Virginia’s premier independent public policy foundation. This column reflects his opinions and not necessarily those of the Thomas Jefferson Institute. He can be reached at info@thomasjeffersoninst.org.

Written by Mr. Michael W. Thompson

July 2016

Jefferson Journal: Reflections on the McDonnell Saga — By Michael Thompson Justice Department lawyers and lower federal courts have been unanimously over-ruled by the U. S. Supreme Court in the corruption case brought against former Governor Bob McDonnell. The Supreme Court's ruling is a breath of fresh air. Read It Here! (7/12/2016)

June 2016

Jefferson Journal: Tax System Forces Corporations Overseas — By Michael Thompson It is sad that the United States, a country that used to be a magnet for businesses to start, grow and prosper, has created such a byzantine tax and regulatory structure that some of our premier companies seek to leave our shores simply to remain competitive. Read It Here! (6/10/2016)

April 2016

Jefferson Journal: Puerto Rico Bailout Could Impact Virginia — By Michael Thompson Following in the tradition of sovereign entities that spend too much, grow government too large, and do not bring in enough revenue to balance it all out, Puerto Rich finds itself facing a grave and escalating debt crisis. But allowing this U.S. territory the unprecedented power of abridging its debt will come at a direct cost to Virginia and all other states that rely on the bond market for financing. (4/14/2016) Read It Here!